Ireland Poncho

Created by: Donna Druchunas

Project Description

What was your source for this knitting project?
Online Photo or Website
Name of website or photo
Ireland Poncho
Link to website or photo
sheeptoshawl.com/store/ethnic-knitting-discoveryexploration/
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
When you plan your design, remember that is is easier if the vertical repeats of your cable crossings match or follow a simple-to-remember rhythm.

What you will need

Yarn: Smooth yarn will show off texture patterns best. Choose a tightly spun yarn for a wind-resistant poncho with excellent cable definition

and a loosely spun yarn for a softer poncho with more relaxed cables.
Any weight of yarn will work

but for practice I suggest a chunky-weight yarn and US size 9 or 10 (5.5 or 6 mm) knitting needles.

Q&A with Donna Druchunas

yoglover asked:

This is gorgeous!! Is there a pattern for it??

Donna Druchunas answered:

Hi. It's from my book Ethnic Knitting Exploration. It's not quite a pattern, but instructions for you to make up your own poncho. Of course you can make it just like it is in the photo if you prefer. http://sheeptoshawl.com/knitting-books/ethnic-knitting/